DVD review – Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray makes an eloquent argument for high-definition home cinema – both the original trilogy and the effects-heavy prequels.

Like this, you should: Luke Skywalker and Yoda in the Blu-ray format (Picture: Lucas Film)

If you plan to introduce your children to Star Wars at some point, here are two questions to consider: in what order will you show the films? And what format will you screen?

George Lucas would dearly love you to use this latest nine-disc box set to show them in episodic sequence â meaning three clunky space operas that spoil one of the best twists in film history.

If your children donât know who Lukeâs father is, do them a favour and start with Episode IV.

As for format, a whole industry is praying that this much-trumpeted release will convince ordinary families to finally invest in Blu-ray.

Luckily, both the original trilogy and the effects-heavy prequels make an eloquent argument for high-definition home cinema. They look great, and R2-D2âs every beep blasts from 6.1 digital surround sound.

It wonât be enough to see off the HD download rebellion, but Star Wars could buy Blu-ray a stay of execution.

Extras:Forget the films, itâs the two discs brimming with archive material and three new documentaries that will persuade the Star Wars hardcore to purchase yet another version of the saga. Despite the hefty price tag, the fanboys will not be disappointed â with more than 40 hours of extras this is the ultimate edition. At least until the next one.